REVIEWS & PRAISE

Reviews of Duel for the Crown

“Before ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Breaking Bad’ and all the other cliffhangers that keep viewers glued to their screens today, we had a real nail-biter: the 1978 Triple Crown.… Linda Carroll and David Rosner make this clash [of equine and human rivals both on and off the track] the backdrop of ‘Duel for the Crown,’ a riveting account of the climactic races of the 1978 season.”– Maryjean Wall, The Wall Street JournalRead the full review

“Carroll and Rosner have produced a well-researched and entertaining chronicle of race horses Affirmed and Alydar, their ancestry, and the people who shaped their lives.… Recommended for all horse racing fans and those interested in sport and society.”– Library JournalRead the full review

“A fantastic read that brings the rivalry between Affirmed and Alydar to life.… A true gem for racing fans.”– Feathered QuillRead the full review

“A well-researched and deftly written addition to the canon of American racing history. Duel for the Crown hits all the perfect notes in beautifully retelling the story of the 1978 Triple Crown.”– Colin’s GhostRead the full review

“‘Duel for the Crown’ will remind die-hard racing fans why they love the sport and why they continue to hope every spring that they will once again be witness to the kind of greatness embodied by Thoroughbred champions like Affirmed and Alydar.”– VetstreetRead the full review

​Media Acclaim for Duel for the Crown

“An excellent history of the great runners who raced against each other ten times during their careers, peaking with the Triple Crown series of 1978.”– Michael Veitch, The SaratogianRead the 4/15/14 column